Hail history for Van, Texas
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Van since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Van
- Last hail
- May 28, 2024
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jun 14, 2023
15 reports on 11 days since 1989 · #656 of 843 Texas places
Hail map · Van
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Van
The latest hail report in and around Van is from May 28, 2024, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on June 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Van logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Texas town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #656 of 843 Texas cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Van accounts for 9% of the 172 reports filed in Van Zandt County.
27% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 10% for the median Texas town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.50 in (teacup) on June 14, 2023 near 2.99 ENE Van.
Reports were up 900% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (1). The busiest year was 2023, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (53% of reports); 87% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Van 0.6
- Van Zandt County 2.8
- Median Texas town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Van 7
- Van Zandt County 39
- Median Texas town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Van 27%
- Van Zandt County 14%
- Median Texas town on this site 10%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 4 | 3.50 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.99 ENE Van | Van Zandt | $10K | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.15 NNW Van | Van Zandt | $10K | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 E Franklin | Robertson | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.99 WNW Garden Vly | Smith | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.91 W Van | Van Zandt | $5K | 02:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 33%
- 1–2 in 6 40%
- 2 in + 4 27%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Van | Van Zandt | — | 07:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.91 W Van | Van Zandt | $5K | 02:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.99 WNW Garden Vly | Smith | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.99 ENE Van | Van Zandt | $10K | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.38 NNW Van | Van Zandt | $2K | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.15 NNW Van | Van Zandt | $10K | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.99 WNW Garden Vly | Smith | — | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.9 SE Van | Van Zandt | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Van | Van Zandt | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Oct 14, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.84 NE Van | Van Zandt | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Van | Van Zandt | — | 05:25 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 E Franklin | Robertson | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Van
- Hideaway 17 km · 10
- Grand Saline 19 km · 14
- Canton 21 km · 31
- Mineola 21 km · 21
- Lindale 22 km · 44
- Alba 29 km · 20
- Chandler 29 km · 10
- Myrtle Springs 30 km · 11
Questions about hail in Van
How often does it hail in Van, Texas?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Van since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #656 of 843 Texas places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Van?
Most reports come in June, May, October. June alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Van?
3.50 in (teacup size) on June 14, 2023 near 2.99 ENE Van. 27% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Van?
The most recent report in this data is from May 28, 2024 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Van had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was May 28, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.